The tiles on the kitchen back wall – ideas and color combinations

More and more people are looking for alternatives to the traditional tile backsplash. But you can enjoy the classic beauty by checking out our kitchen backsplash tile ideas.

1. Neutral color for theTiles on the kitchen back wall

Combined with frameless cabinets and simple cabinet handles, this glass kitchen mirror looks sophisticated and contemporary. The champagne color of the glass kitchen tiles, the gray-colored cabinets and creamy marble countertops create a neutral color palette, with their varied shades ensuring that the look is anything but boring.

2. Unifying color

If you want to use multiple colors in your kitchen, multi-colored tiles on the backsplash are a great way to achieve a unified look. This kitchen features a mosaic tile backsplash that matches the colors of the wood cabinets.

3. Textural backdrop

Glass mosaics bring a sleek contemporary style to this kitchen. The thin, narrow tiles emphasize the sleek design of the linear stainless steel handles and blend with the entire environment.

4. Shimmering eye-catcher


Special tiles on the kitchen back wall can bring a bit of glamor to your kitchen and transform your cooking area into a designer showcase. This mosaic tile backsplash adds a touch of luxury to the room. They remain neutral enough to blend harmoniously with the soft colors and natural surfaces.

5. Craftsman style


A kitchen backsplash can represent a period that fits the architecture of the home. With so many types of tiles available, it's easy to find the right look for every home. In this kitchen, Craftsman-inspired tiles complement the 1896 home. The dark decorative tiles stand out from the surroundings.

6. Three-dimensional style


When you think about tile backsplash ideas, go beyond the color. Three-dimensional structure is another way to add unique character to the kitchen. In this kitchen, the metal tiles form a simple quilted pattern.

7. Classic tiles


Rectangular white tile in a traditional brick pattern gives any kitchen an inviting, vintage charm.

8. Small pattern

If the kitchen front is relatively simple and unadorned, you can easily add more patterns to the kitchen backsplash. Here, the mosaic tiles create a dramatic backdrop for the white cabinets.

9. Old world charm


Multiple varieties of marble and limestone on the backsplash, floor and countertops give this kitchen a welcoming old style.

10. Small highlight


To save your kitchen budget, install standard tiles on most of the kitchen backsplash and then add hand-painted tiles as decorative accents. Four accent tiles above the cooking area create a focal point without overwhelming the small space.

11. Contemporary texture


Bamboo look glass provides a textural feel. The unique tiles modernize the kitchen and keep the overall look neutral and calming.

12. Colorful accents


For added visual interest, add some tiles randomly into the kitchen backsplash. The general look is fun and sophisticated, but also neutral enough.

13. Realistic stone tiles


This tile backsplash brings that nature-inspired texture into the kitchen. These stones create a unique focal point for the cooking zone.

14. Decorative Designs


Amid the square white tiles, blue squares create two tree-themed tiles that subtly stand out from the surroundings and white cabinets. The hand-painted decorations offer many design options. A simple, classic design or vibrant colorful patterns.

15. Modern simplicity


The glass mosaic tiles bring vibrant patterns to this small kitchen. The glass tiles share the reflective nature of the stainless steel appliances and add a touch of color to a space with predominantly neutral tones.

16. Elegant Marble tiles


In this inviting country house kitchen, Carrara marble tiles form a sophisticated tile backsplash. To add depth, the designers chose tiles with beveled edges.

17. Twist on tradition


Small round tiles are often used as flooring, but in this kitchen they would be placed on the back wall. The honey-colored grout adds dimension and highlights the fun shape of the tiles.

18. Add heat


Hand painted Mexican Saltillo tiles add rustic charm to this kitchen. The pleasant terracotta tones visually warm up the white cabinets and contrast with the black worktops.

19. Retro Flair

The yellow and black tiles create a retro vibe in this kitchen. The colors also inspired the yellow kitchen cabinets.

20. Inspired by nature


These hand-painted tiles on the kitchen backsplash reflect the detailed artistry evident throughout the kitchen. In the colors brown and green, they bring a touch of nature to the cooking zone. A mix of rectangular and square shapes emphasize the simple lines of the kitchen.

21. Contrasting tiles


A niche above the cooking area provides a convenient place to store frequently used oils and spices. You also have the opportunity to play with the materials. Tiles with a contrasting color in the niche will transform the area into a focal point.


22. Stylish accent tiles


Small blue tiles add the accent to the tile backsplash in this renovated kitchen by repeating the blue color in the kitchen cabinets.

23. Classic elegance


Stone tiles complement the traditional character of this renovated kitchen and enhance its luxurious look. The gray and white tiles don't demand too much attention, the eye falls in the middle.